BACnet International Announces an Introduction of BACnet

Publication provides an overview of BACnet for building owners and engineers

Atlanta, GA (PRWeb) – March 14, 2014 – BACnet International, the leading association facilitating the successful use of the BACnet protocol in building automation and control systems, announced the release of a new publication, “Introduction of BACnet For Building Owners and Engineers”. BACnet International developed the publication as part of an effort to provide an overview of BACnet history, terminology and philosophy for building owners, managers and others involved with BACnet projects.

As the membership ranks of BACnet International quickly grows, demand for knowledge of the BACnet protocol increases. To assist in this effort, BACnet International’s publication provides a resource for building owners and managers to gain the knowledge they need better understand BACnet.

“A key initiative of BACnet International is to provide resources where members and users of the BACnet protocol can get the information that they need to be successful,” says Andy McMillan, President and Managing Director of BACnet International. “This publication will provide the basic knowledge necessary to enable readers to better understand and implement BACnet in their projects and facilities.”

To read an Introduction of BACnet For Building Owners and Engineers, please click here.

About BACnet International
BACnet International is an industry association that facilitates the successful use of the BACnet protocol in building automation and control systems through interoperability testing, educational programs and promotional activities. BACnet International oversees operation of the BACnet Testing Labs (BTL) and maintains a global listing of tested products. The BACnet standard was developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and has been made publicly available so that manufacturers can create interoperable systems of products. BACnet International complements the work of the ASHRAE standards committee and BACnet-related interest groups around the world. BACnet International members include building owners, consulting engineers and facility managers, as well as companies involved in the design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and maintenance of control equipment that uses BACnet for communication.